Find out how popular the last name Yurechko is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Yurechko.

Yurechko, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Yurechko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yurechko in America

Yurechko is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yurechko surname appeared 112 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Yurechko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yurechko to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Yurechko

The surname Yurechko has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically within the region that is present-day Ukraine. The name is derived from the given name Yuri, which is the Slavic variant of George, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." The suffix -chko is a diminutive or patronymic form, implying "little Yuri" or "son of Yuri." This type of surname was commonly used to denote familial lineage, indicating descent from an ancestor named Yuri.

Historical records show that the surname Yurechko and its variations began appearing in written documents in the late medieval period. While specific records from that era are sparse, similar surnames such as Yurevich and Yuriev were present in manuscripts from the 15th and 16th centuries. The transition to the diminutive form Yurechko likely reflects regional naming conventions unique to certain parts of Ukraine and neighboring Belarus.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Yurechko appears in the mid-17th century, in ecclesiastical records from a village near Lviv, Ukraine. A man named Ivan Yurechko is listed as a landholder and farmer in a 1652 regional census. Such records help trace the lineage and geographical spread of the surname.

In the 18th century, Mikola Yurechko (1723-1798) was a notable figure who served as an advisor to a local noble family in western Ukraine. His contributions to local governance and agrarian reforms are mentioned in various historical documents from that period.

During the 19th century, the surname Yurechko continued to be prevalent, with several notable individuals bearing the name. For instance, Petro Yurechko (1811-1886) was a Ukrainian poet and folklorist who documented numerous folk tales and songs, contributing significantly to the preservation of Ukrainian cultural heritage.

Another prominent figure was Sofia Yurechko (1855-1923), an early 20th-century teacher and advocate for women's education in Eastern Galicia, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Her efforts in promoting literacy and education among girls are well-documented in educational reform archives.

In the early 20th century, Vasyl Yurechko (1879-1942) emerged as an influential Ukrainian politician and member of the Ukrainian National Democratic Alliance. His political career was marked by his advocacy for Ukrainian independence and involvement in various national movements, earning him a place in the annals of Ukrainian history.

Throughout these centuries, the surname Yurechko has been associated with individuals contributing to various facets of society, from literature and education to politics and governance. The name's continued presence in historical records highlights its lasting legacy and cultural significance within the Ukrainian and broader Eastern European context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yurechko

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Yurechko.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Yurechko was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Yurechko has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Yurechko was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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